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CUNY Hunter College vs Stony Brook University

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

CUNY Hunter College Stony Brook University
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 54% 49%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,100-1,420 1,330-1,500
ACT range (mid 50%) n/a 29-33
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $2,984 $18,784
Sticker cost of attendance $13,905 $30,539
Graduation rate 57% 76%
Retention rate 78% 90%
Undergraduates 16,289 18,101
Student-faculty ratio 14:1 19:1
Setting New York, NY Stony Brook, NY
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a $50
Test policy n/a Required for some

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is CUNY Hunter College or Stony Brook University harder to get into?

Stony Brook University is more selective, with a 49% acceptance rate versus 54% at CUNY Hunter College. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, CUNY Hunter College or Stony Brook University?

CUNY Hunter College has the lower average net price ($2,984 versus $18,784). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.